Spiced Butternut-Pumpkin Soup

Online reviewers are raving about this appetizing soup filled with fall vegetables and big flavor. Butternut squash, pumpkin, ginger, sweet potato, and Granny Smith apples all say fall when serving this appetizer. Curry paste or powder and red bell pepper also give warm, inviting flavors that will leave guests happy. Online reviewers also suggest using canned pumpkin if fresh pumpkins aren’t available. Break up prep time by chopping vegetables the night before and cooking them up the day of the big event. This yields more than enough for appetizer-size servings. Divide up the leftovers, and freeze for a last-minute meal during busy weekends.

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Best Party Appetizer Recipes

Start your party off right with these party food ideas and easy appetizer recipes for dips, spreads, finger foods, and appetizers.

Start the party off right with a great appetizer. We know the importance of a delicious appetizer recipe. Whether attending a tailgate, wedding shower, or graduation party, this assortment of easy appetizer recipes will please everyone on the guest list. From classics like deviled eggs and stuffed mushrooms, to new twists on iconic recipes, such as deviled potatoes and hot brown tarts, you are sure to find the perfect appetizer to impress your guests. The mark of a tasty appetizer is an empty vessel at the end of an event, so choose one of these top-rated party recipes and your friends will beg you for the recipe.